Rants and Raves

What is the role of art at parties? Just because music is the resounding reason we gather to dance, doesn’t mean other senses have to go by way of happenchance. Visual art melded with sound in shared spaces has unparalleled potential to impact partygoers' psyches and shift culture.

This episode’s guests are Scooter LaForge and Richard Alvarez. Both legendary artists who’ve seen that, done that, and continue to do t...

The parties at which we prance are more plentiful than ever. But along with lots of options can come a tendency to take them for granted. The spaces and times we dance have an unparalleled effect on us . So what exactly are the tangible and intangible qualities that make parties so precious? Alinka joins to share perspectives formed over decades dancing and DJing across the globe. Her point of view is uniquely impacted by her resid...

The myriad of dance music scenes is a symphony of all sorts of souls united by auditory aptitude. And while our identities can be diametrically different, character can strike chords of harmony when least expected.

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When the music is doing the talking- no words need to be said. And dancefloors present ideal opportunities for body language to build bridges that could potentially lead to social progress. 

Tune in to hear the potential benefits of encounters with strangers, who just might be kind. Of course, so long as they're not creeps.

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Dancefloors are where we gather in heightened states of vulnerability. Making them uniquely situated opportunities to collectively impact each other. Whether that's for the positive or negative depends on "Give and Take."

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Music is an ever-evolving soundscape, so it can be easy to label songs into buckets. But perhaps the copious and countless genre, subgenre and style names subconsciously limit our exposure to audio we might enjoy.

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Misogyny is an unequal offender, but the prejudiced culprit isn’t always a straight man. Sexuality and gender don’t preclude anyone from bias towards women- whether intentional or not. And dance music scenes of all types have their unfair share.

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Liz Warner is among a long lineage of Detroit radio hosts whose prolific perspectives have impacted music and culture globally. For three decades, various iterations of her radio show, "Alternate Take" has introduced, inspired and reminded scores of producers, DJs, music aficionados and novices alike with a wildly eclectic cross section of sounds and deep cuts.

Tune in as we take a deep dive as to why Detroit is so sonically distinc...

Connie Girl, Eric De La Cruz and Shawn Dickerson join host Tovah Feinberg for a live panel discussion recorded at Libera in NYC on March 13, 2025. These esteemed and legendary luminaires- each in their own right, shed light through their lenses of experiences and wisdom to guide, inspire- and perhaps help steady worries during these turbulent times. Because though they can seem unprecedented, dancefloors over the decades have weath...

From his formative years to those now spent electrifying stages worldwide, Josh Caffé’s life has been one immersed in music. Decadently so. As a rare artist who’s mastered production, singing/songwriting, performing and DJing, Josh is a jack of all trades- who will jack your body to boot. But though his predilection and fascination with music were apparent from the jump, his path to becoming an artist wasn’t quite...

Is the ceaseless cycle of catacalysmic current events occupying to much of your mind?! Focusing on the new rather than the news can at once surprise AND delight you. While it’s no easy to task, it’s one anyone can at least try and put their mind to.

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Parties provide access to sonic portals- unparalleled encounters of the personal kind. And these tumultuous times just beg of us to amp up and eek out every inch, centimeter and iota out of our time twirling amidst uncertainty. Moments spent synchronizing mind and body to music can recalibrate and recharge, bettering our ability to cope with the chaotic world off the dancefloor.

Tapping into ourselves while deluged by non-stop dooms...

Catch yourself twirling and tempted to ask the DJ to drop your favorite tune? Don’t. Because the request lines are closed- at least they are at parties with proper DJs. Save your special song for the karaoke bar, the shower- pretty much anywhere else. Host Tovah Feinberg explains her thoughts on the manner in "I Have One Request."

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Door policy ranks highly among the hotly contentious issues in nightlife these days. Lots of folks wanna know- why, oh why can’t everyone and their mother waltz with ease into whatever party they’d like?! Which was my frame of mind for many years. That is, until one of my guests explained why that’s often not the case.

I’m joined by two NYC icons from the House of Aviance, Xander C. Gaines and Clinton...

Who couldn’t do with more love and care in these tumultuous times?! Our hectic lives paired with the rapidly devolving world demands maximum attention. But amidst it all, are you actually paying attention to those who mean the most to you?

There’s no time like the present to reflect on who might need a bit extra- whether they’re aware of it or not. 

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"Where The Ladies At?" It's a question host Tovah Feinberg has pondered throughout her three decades in nightlife. Guests Lauren Flax and Dee Diggs join this episode to suss out just why that is. And they're not just talking DJs- they're only part of the equation. What about partygoers, sound people, promoters, club staff- etc, etc, etc?! All are equally important as the person behind the decks, yet get far too little attention.&nb...